Life After the Newag DRM Disclosure - 38C3

Explore the aftermath of the Newag DRM disclosure in this 47-minute conference talk from the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38C3). Discover what happened after the presenters revealed code that simulated train failures when independent workshops attempted servicing. Learn about the consequences including parliamentary workgroup sessions where train operators admitted paying over 20,000 EUR for unlocking a single train, 140-page lawsuits accusing the researchers of copyright violation and unfair competition, challenges explaining reverse engineering to journalists, six official investigations (two criminal), and additional cases discovered from different train operators. Join Michał Kowalczyk, q3k, and Jakub Stepniewicz as they share their experiences following their initial presentation at 37C3 and the subsequent industry fallout.